Firing on the line [Image 2 of 5]

THIES, SENEGAL

07.15.2012

Photo by Sgt. Tatum Vayavananda 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Europe and Africa     

Marines and Gambian soldiers conduct a fire-on-the-move at targets from 25 yards during a combat marksmanship training range during Exercise Western Accord 2012. Basic combat marksmanship focuses on techniques and maneuvers effective in urban environments and close-quarters battle. Exercise Western Accord 2012 is a multi-lateral training exercise with West African nations to increase understanding and interoperability, prevent conflict by enabling Africans to provide for their security and stability, strengthen relationships with partner nations, and promote and support U.S. national security priorities. Participating nations include the U.S., Senegal, Gambia, Guinea, Burkina Faso and France.

• Date Taken: 07.15.2012
• Date Posted: 07.16.2012 05:55
• Photo ID: 625483
• VIRIN: 120715-M-XI134-1668
• Resolution: 3870x2452
• Size: 7.25 MB
• Location: THIES, SN
• Hometown: STUTTGART, BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, DE
• Hometown: THIES, SN